Technology7 Oct 2026SEO 801 min read

Analysis: Tony Fadell on why the first wave of AI gadgets failed — and what comes next

When Tony Fadell takes the stage at the inaugural MIT Future Fest , he projects a slide with three images of once-hyped AI devices that have already been disco…

When Tony Fadell takes the stage at the inaugural MIT Future Fest , he projects a slide with three images of once-hyped AI devices that have already been discontinued: the Rabbit R1, the Humane AI pin, and the Limitless pendant. “These were kind of the ‘Gen 1’ AI products, and because of my background, these companies called me and asked me to help them,” Fadell said. “I didn’t.” It’s no surprise that these companies want Fadell’s advice. He…

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